Police Officer Suzanne O, age 37

Lost to gun violence on August 15, 2025 in Paia, Hawaii.

Police Officer Suzanne O had served with the Maui County Police Department for 5 years and was awarded the Certificate of Merit in 2023. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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Aug 17: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com: Suspect accused of killing Maui police officer had prior convictions
Instagram: Hawaii News Now on Instagram: "Flowers covered the squad car of a fallen Maui police officer Sunday. They honor Officer Suzanne O, who was shot and killed while responding to a call in Paia Friday night. Remembrances and tributes continue to pour in as the community mourns her loss. “I don’t think anybody could say anything bad about her,” said SHOPO Maui Chapter chair Nick Krau. “Just a happy person. She loved serving the community. She loved being a police officer.” Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the full story."
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